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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 469.32 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 469.32 and 81.78 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 469.32 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/469.32 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 469.32 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 38,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,380.99/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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